Strong's G1406 · Greek
δραχμή
drachme · /drakh-may'/
Definition
from 1405; a drachma or (silver) coin (as handled):--piece (of silver).
KJV: piece (of silver)
Root / derivation: from 1405
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δραχμή across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? pieces: drachma, here translated a piece of silver, is the eighth part of an ounce, which cometh to seven pence halfpenny, and is equal to the Roman penny
Luke 15:9And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1406 (drachme) mean?
from 1405; a drachma or (silver) coin (as handled):--piece (of silver).
How many times does G1406 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1406 (δραχμή) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “piece.”
How is drachme translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1406 is rendered as “piece” (2×), “silver” (1×).
Where does the Greek word δραχμή come from?
from 1405